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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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